Binocular Viewer Specifications

The Tower Optical Binocular Viewers are meticulously crafted to exact specifications to ensure that every viewer that leaves our facility will provide years of reliable service regardless of the environment.

Split Rock LighthouseTwo Harbors, MN

Technical Specifications

Binocular

Focus System: Manual

Magnification: 10x42

Field of View: 318 feet @ 1000 yards

Weatherproof Components

Housing: Chrome plated bronze casting

Yoke, Pedestal, Base, Step-ups: Cast iron

Internal: Bronze and stainless steel

Rotational Angles

360°

45° up

22° down

Size

Total Weight: 300lbs / 136kg

Overall Height: 63in / 160cm

Recording Meter to track usage

Customizable Viewing Guide to highlight points of interest

Color

Housing: Chrome-plated

Yoke, Pedestal, Base: Black is standard, other colors are also available

Additional Specifications for Coin-Operated Viewers

Coin Mechanism

Manually operated, mechanical — no batteries or power source required

Coin Activation

25¢ or 50¢ (quarters only)

Coin Storage Capacity

Approximately 2,000 quarters

Viewing Time

±1.5 or ±2.5 minutes

If you would like more information about our binocular viewers, please call us at 203.866.4535.

The Tower Optical Philosophy

Whether you want to install a coin-operated binocular viewer in a public setting, or simply add a viewer to your backyard for your own, personal use, we know you have a number of choices available.

Tower Optical is the only name you need to know.

We stand apart from the competition because we’re with you for the entire process — from the initial call, to the site survey, to delivery, installation, and maintenance. No middlemen, no uncertainty about whom to call for service. We stand behind every viewer we install.